Patents by Inventor Nathan Manuel

Nathan Manuel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8490251
    Abstract: A handle includes a bottom wall and two side walls extending up from the bottom wall. Ribs extend between the walls and define upwardly open recesses. The smooth surfaces of the side walls and bottom wall provide a more comfortable handle for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventor: Nathan Manuel
  • Publication number: 20110024430
    Abstract: A reusable biohazard waste container is configured such that the container can be transported without requiring any additional packaging elements. A lid is pivotally connected to the container and is movable between an open position and a closed position. A latch secures the lid to the container when in the closed position such that the container is capable of holding liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Cynthia R. Meissen, Nathan Manuel, Kyle L. Baltz
  • Publication number: 20110006067
    Abstract: A water meter pit assembly includes a roto-molded frame to be supported by a meter pit column. The meter pit frame comprises a one-piece component having a base portion to be supported on the meter pit column and a top portion to be releasably secured to the frame so that the plastic cover can be detached when needed to provide access to water meter components that are located within the water meter pit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Nathan Manuel, Margaret McCanless
  • Publication number: 20100326933
    Abstract: A tray to support a plurality of containers includes a base portion, a first pair of opposing side walls extending upwardly from the base portion, and a second pair of opposing side walls extending upwardly from the base portion and interconnecting the first pair of opposing side walls to form a shallow tray body. The first and second pairs of opposing side walls have non-linear profiles to conform to outer contours of the containers. A sheet of plastic is wrapped around the containers and tray body to securely hold the containers within the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Nathan Manuel, Steve Solvason
  • Publication number: 20100319161
    Abstract: A handle includes a bottom wall and two side walls extending up from the bottom wall. Ribs extend between the walls and define upwardly open recesses. The smooth surfaces of the side walls and bottom wall provide a more comfortable handle for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Nathan Manuel
  • Publication number: 20100102547
    Abstract: A water meter pit assembly includes a plastic frame and a plastic cover. The plastic frame is to be supported on a water meter column that extends upwardly from a water meter pit. The plastic cover is releasably secured to the plastic frame so that the plastic cover can be detached when needed to provide access to water meter components that are located within the water meter pit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: Nathan Manuel
  • Publication number: 20100072199
    Abstract: A reusable, washable, plastic, collapsible bin includes a plastic base. Four walls extend upwardly from the base and interlock with one another near the corners. Straps around the walls hold the walls together temporarily during use and keep the walls interlocked with one another. After use, the straps are removed and the walls can easily be removed from the base. The walls and base are then washed for subsequent reuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Nathan Manuel
  • Publication number: 20080314771
    Abstract: A thermoformed tray includes a base wall and a plurality of side walls curving upwardly from a periphery of the base wall. A guide rail projects downward from the periphery of the base wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel Barbalho, Ryan C. Meers, Sean T. Ogburn, Nathan Manuel
  • Patent number: D649726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventor: Nathan Manuel
  • Patent number: D652596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventor: Nathan Manuel